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AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BID, INC., FOR $58,500
BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 1980 AND EXTENDING THROUGH
JULY 1, 1981, FOR BUSINESS REVITALIZATION AND STIMU-
LATION IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND OTHER ELIGIBLE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AREAS, ALL AS MORE
FULLY SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT, A SUBSTANTIAL COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF,
MARKED EXHIBIT "A"; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
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TEXAS:
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SECTION 1. That authorization is hereby given for execution of a
contract with BID, Inc., for $58,500 beginning August 1, 1980, and extending
through July 1, 1981, for business revitalization and stimulation in the
Central Business District and other eligible Community Development Block
Grant areas, all as more fully set forth in the contract, a substantial
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, marked Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. The necessity to authorize execution of the aforesaid
contract at the earliest practicable date creates a public emergency and
an imperative public necessity requiring the suspension of the Charter rule
that no ordinance or resolution shall be pass final \y on the date of its
introduction but that such ordinance or resol tion shall be read at three
several meetings of the City Council;eand helMayor having declared that such
emergency and necessity exist, having requested the sL pension of the Charter
rule and that this ordinance be passed finally on the date of its intro-
duction and take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDAINED, this the(gM- day of August, 1980.
ATTEST:
ty Secret.ry
APPRQVED:
e DAY OF AUGUST, 1980:
J. BRUCE AYCOCK, CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR
THE cit OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
15675
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CONTRACT S
(STATE OF TEXAS X
COUNTY OF NUECES I
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi, hereinafter called "City", desires
to promote the economic development and revitalization of older areas of Corpus
Christi; and
WHEREAS, the City benefits from more economic activity, increased property
-tax and direct employment; and
WHEREAS, Coastal Bend Business and Industrial Development Corporation, a
nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter
called "BID", is desirous of providing assistance for economic development programs,
and the preparation and implementation of economic development packages; and
WHEREAS, BID is an affiliate of the Minority Business Development Agency,
hereinafter called "MBDA", and is expressly empowered to, among other things, prepare
and implement financial packages for private businesses and to enter into contracts
with public authorities for the furtherance of the foregoing stated purpose; and
WIC EAS, BID has been carrying out a service program to help stimulate and
increase economic activity in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City is empowered, under Article 11, Sec. 5, Texas Constitu-
tion, Article 1175 VATS, generally, and City Charter Art. IX, Sec. 1, particularly,
but without limitation, to contract for the promotion of the public welfare, health
and safety in furtherance of necessary and proper use and occupancy of property of
the City (Art. IX, Sec. 6(a)) and, there being, this Council finds a genuine need
therefor in the City at this time, and that BID is a proper agency to serve as the
City's independent contractor hereunder for the purposes heretofore expressed herein:
NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS, TERMS AND UNDER
TAKINGS EXPRESSED, WITNESS THIS CONTRACT entered into between the City and BID.
I.
BID agrees:
1. To continue the operation of the Central Development Unit (CDU) for a twelve-
month period extending from August 1, 1980 thru July 31, 1981 under the City's Com-
munity Development Block Grant Program in accordance with applicable Department of
Housing and Urban Development Regulations.
2. To provide professional economic development services to individuals and
groups in all census tracts eligible for Community Development Block Grant finds, with
major concentration in the City's core area (tracts 2, 3, 4, 11).
3. That professional economic development services provided will include
but not be limited to consultation, financial packaging, and promotion.
4. That the Central Development Unit /ill work in conjunction with City
staff, government agencies, business and private sectors to alleviate physical and
economic distress in the areas expressed.
5. To maintain a paid staff, known as the Central Development Unit, in-
cluding a coordinator, with said staff to provide not less than two and one-half
man years. of time toward fulfillment of this contract.
6. That the services provided in this contract shall be in addition to
the services previously provided by BID and shall not, in any manner whatsoever,
serve to reduce such services to the areas served under this contract.
. 7. All activities undertaken by BID and its Central Development Unit under
this contract will be coordinated fully with the City Manager or his designated re-
presentative to alleviate all duplication of effort and possible conflicts with City
policies.
8. That it will render a detailed written monthly activity report to the
City Manager no later than the 15th calendar day of the following month together with
a request for payment according to Sec. II below, and provide such other information
pertinent to this agreement as the City Manager or his designated representative may
.from time to time request.
II.
City agrees:
1. That for the economic development services performed by BID hereunder,
the City will compensate BID as follows: Twelve equal monthly payments; payment no
later than 15 days following the receipt of BID's "request for payment" as described
in Section 1, Part 9 of this contract. Total amount of contract to be $58,500
(budget attached, Exhibit A).
2. A11 funds distributed to BID by the City shall be in conformity with .
the terms and conditions outlined under III, IV and V below.
The parties further agree that:
1. In no event shall the City be liable for any contracts whatever made by
BID with any person, firm, corporation, association or governmental body, other than
City itself.
2. In no event shall the City be liable for any damages, injuries, or
losses charged to or adjudged against BID arising from its operation, use, or mainte-
nance of facilities.
3. Either party may terminate this contract as of the last day of any
month upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. Notice shall be
deemed given to commence as of the deposit date in U. S. Certified Mail properly
stamped for and addressed for delivery to City at City Hall, Corpus Christi, Texas,
and to BID at 4410 Dillon Lane, Suite 041, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415.
4. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting BID from entering into
contracts with additional parties for the performance of services similar or identical
to those enumerated herein, and nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting BID
from receiving compensation therefor from such additional parties, provided that all
other terms of this contract are fulfilled.
5. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as authorizing BID or its
Central Development Unit to represent the City without specific authorization nor
shall be construed as authorizing BID or its Central Development Unit to engage in
activities which have been or are being undertaken by City without further written
authorization from the City or written request for assistance. (see Sec. 1, Paragraph 8)
IV.
Client Selection and Priority List
1. All prospective candidates for assistance must be located within a Community
Development Block Grant eligible area and must meet one or more of the following
criteria whether the client is an existing or proposed business:
a. A wholesale firm with gross yearly sales not over $1.0 million.
b. A service firm whose gross annual receipts do not exceed $750,000.
c. A retail firm with gross annual sales or receipts not over S4nn,nnn,
d. A firm engaged in an industry or trade area in which small and
minority business participation to date has been minimal.
e. A business not meeting the criteria listed in a, b, c, or d may be
assisted contingent upon City staff approval if the business to be assisted will have
an appreciable economic impact on the central core of the City.
2. Priority will be given to firms meeting the initial screening under 1
above in the following order:
a. Those firms who are located in concentrated commercial revitalize— •
tion areas such as: Central Corpus Christi Improvement District or the Agnes and
Laredo commercial improvement area.
b. Those businesses that are receiving or have received financial sup—
port under City, County, State or Federal programs.
c. Any other firm that meets the selection criteria under 1 above.
V, •
BID and the City agree that all funds expended under this contract shall
be solely for the activities outlined under this contract and further;
1. BID agrees to conduct its activities in accordance with Federal
Management Circular 74-4 and 74-7 and HUD's Applicability to Community Development
Block Grants with reference to attachments B, C, N, and 0, thereof.
2. BID agrees to comply with, paragraphs 570.506 Federal Register with
.reference to Program Income.
3. BID agrees to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity Regulations
and specifically, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and Section 3 of the Housing Act
of 1965, as amended, both of which are on file and available from the office of the
Director of Housing and Community Development.
4. BID agrees to comply with any other rule or regulation promulgated by
HUD during the life of this contract, which is directly related to and covering
Community Development Block Grant funded activities when so informed in writing by
the City Manager or his representative.
5. During the performance of this contract, BID agrees as follows:
a. BID will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. BID will take
affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are
treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the -following:
Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising,
layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection -
for training, including apprenticeship. BID agrees to post in conspicuous places,
available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting
forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.
b. BID will, in all solicitations or advertisementa for employees
placed by or on behalf of BID, state that all qualified applicants will receive con-
sideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, -or national origin.
c. BID will send to each labor union or representative of workers. with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding,
a notice to be provided by the Contract Compliance Officer advising the said labor
union or workers' representatives of BID's commitment under this section, and shall -
post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants
for employment.
• d. BID will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11240£
September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the
Secretary of Labor.
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e. BID will furnish all information and reports required by Executive
Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the
Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his
accounts by the Department and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation
to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.
f. In the event of BID's non-compliance with the nondiscrimination
clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this
contract may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and BID may
be declared ineligible for further Government contracts in accordance with procedures
authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation,
or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
g. BID will include the provisions of the sentence immediately pre-
ceding paragraph (a) and the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (g) in every sub-
contract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the
Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontract or
vendor. BID will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order
as the Department may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including
sanctions for non-compliance: Provided, however, that in the event a contractor
becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor
as a result of such direction by the Department, BID may request the United States
to.enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the United States.
6. BID agrees that pursuant to Section 130.20 (a) of the regulations,
the following assurance of compliance entitled "Training, Employment, and Contracting
Opportunities for Businesses and Lower Income Persons" shall be included in each.
Section 3 covered contract or agreement resulting from this contract..
a. The project assisted under this contract is subject to the require-
ment of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, as amended,
12 U.S.C. 1701u. Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible, oppor-
tunities for training and employment be given lower-income residents of the project
area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business
concerns which are located in or owned in substantial part by persons residing in
the area of the project.
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b. Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, BID shall
carry out the provisions of said Section 3 and tie regulations issued pursuant
thereto by the.Secretary set forth in 24 CFR Part 135 (published in 38 Federal
Register 29220, October 23, 1973), and all applicable rules and orders of the
Secretary issued thereunder prior to the execution of this contract. The require—
ments of said regulations include but are not limited to development and ample—
mentation of an affirmative action plan for utilizing business concerns located within
or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project; the.
making of a good faith effort, as defined by the regulations, to provide training,
employment, and business opportunities required by Section 3; and incorporation of
the "Section 3 clause" specified by Section 135.20 (b) of the regulations in all
contracts. for work in connection with the project. BID certified and agrees that it
is under no contractual or other disability which would prevent it from complying
with these requirements.
c. Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set
forth in 24 CFR Part 135, and all applicable rules' and orders of the Secretary issued
thereunder prior to approval by the Government of the application for this contract,
shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance provided to the project,
binding upon BID, its successors and assigns. Failure to fulfill these requirements
shall subject BID, its contractors and subcontractors, its successors, and assigns
to the sanctions specified by this contract, and to such sanctions as are specified
by 24 CFR Section 135.135.
7.. BID agrees to furnish an independent audit of its activities under this
contract which specifically reviews the maintenance of effort clause as well as ail
Federal regulations within 60 days after expiration of this contract.
VI.
If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word
or provision of this contract shall be held invalid or.unconstitutional by final
.judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section,
paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase. word or provision of this contract, for it
is the definite intent of the parties hereto that every section, paragraph, sub—
division, clause, phrase, word or provision hereof be given full force and effect
for its purpose.
This agreement shall become effective August 1, 1980 and the services
herein contracted shall begin as of that date, on a month to month basis and
terminate on July 31, 1981.
Executed in DUPLICATE ORIGINALS, this the day of 1980.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED:
hfDAY OF
1980:
Director of Finance
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
By:
R. Marvin Townsend, City Manager
COASTAL BEND BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (BID, INC.)
By:
Executive Director
Chairman of the Board
Director of Planning and Urban Secretary of the Board
Development
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1. PERSONNEL:
Economic Development Coordinator $17,120
Financial Analyst 16,050
Research Analyst 11,200
Technical Work - BID Staff Support 7,389
TOTAL PERSONNEL
CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT BUDGET
Second Year Budget
August 1, 1980 -July 31, 1981
CDBG
BID TOTAL
2. PERSONNEL BURDEN
3. TRAVEL
4. ADMINISTRAriva EXPENSES
5. OFFICE SPACE (RENT)
6. OFFICE FURNITURE
7. OFFICE EQUIPMENT
8. CONSUMABLES
TOTALS
51,759
3,830 3,830
5,300 5,300
5,000 5,000
2.576 2,576
2,655 2,655
2,890 2.890
1,490 1,490
$58,500 $17,000 $75,500
Exhibit A
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Corpus Christi, Texas
Co** day of LlQA1
, 195TO
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, a
public emergency and imperative necessity exist for the suspension of the Charter
rule or requirement that no ordinance or resolution shall be passed finally on
the date it is introduced, and that such ordinance or resolution shall be read
at three meetings of the City Council; I, therefore, request that you suspend
said Charter rule or requirement and pass this ordinance finally,on the date it
is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully,
The Charter rule was
Luther Jones
Edward L. Sample
Dr. Jack Best
David Diaz
Jack K. Dumphy
Betty N. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
The above ordinance
Luther Jones
Edward L. Sample
Dr. Jack Best
David Diaz
Jack K. Dumphy
Betty N. Turner
Cliff Zarsky
MAYO
suspended
THE CI + OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
by the following
vote:
was passed by the following vote:
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